Galbi-Jjim 갈비찜

1. Braised Beef Short Ribs 갈비찜 (Galbi-Jjim)

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs

• 2 carrots (~1 cup)

• 1 radish (~1 cup)

• 1 small apple/korean pear, cored & chopped (for sauce)

• 1/4 onion, peeled & chopped (for sauce)

• 6 tbsp regular soy sauce (for sauce)

• 2 tbsp brown sugar (for sauce)

• 2 tbsp honey (for sauce)

• 2 tbsp mirin (for sauce)

• 1 tbsp minced garlic (for sauce)

• 1 tsp sesame oil (for sauce)

• 1/4 black pepper (for sauce)

• 1 stalk green onion (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare short ribs - soak short ribs in cold water for 20 minutes (keep replacing with new water), then in a pot, bring water to boil and boil ribs for 6 minutes then rinse under cold water

2. Prepare sauce - combine all sauce ingredients (can place in a food processor)

3. Braise short ribs, carrots & radish - place the ribs in a dutch oven with 1.5 cups of water and add 2/3 of the sauce, boil over medium heat for ~30 mins, covered, then reduce heat & simmer for about 10 minutes, covered, add in carrots & radish and continue to simmer for 1+ hours (depending on your desired tenderness)

4. Serve it up - plate and enjoy with warm bowl of rice and assorted banchan

5. Enjoy!

2. Korean Braised Potatoes 감자 조림 (Gamja Jorim)

Ingredients:

• 3 yukon/gold potatoes

• 1/2 carrot

• 1/2 onion

• 3/4 cup water (for braising liquid)

• 3 tbsp soy sauce (for braising liquid)

• 1 tbsp sugar (for braising liquid)

• 1 tbsp mirin (for braising liquid)

• 1 tsp minced garlic (for braising liquid)

• 1/4 tsp black pepper (for braising liquid)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare ingredients - cut up potatoes, carrots and onions into large chunks (1-inch), and combine all braising liquid ingredients

2. Sauté potatoes - cook potatoes in oiled pan on medium heat for 4-5 minutes

3. Braise - add in braising liquid, add in carrots, cover and cook until potatoes are almost cooked through (~5 minutes), add in onion and cook uncovered for ~3 more minutes

4. Serve it up - stir in sesame oil and garnish with sesame seeds and serve

5. Enjoy!

3. Korean Cucumber Salad 오이무침 (Oi Muchim)

Ingredients:

• 2 persian cucumbers

• 1 tbsp gochugaru

• 1/2 tsp minced garlic

• 1 tsp vinegar

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1/2 tsp sugar

• 1/2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Prepare cucumber - thinly slice cucumber (1/4 inch thick), mix with salt and set for 15 minutes, then drain liquid

2. Mix with ingredients - add in other ingredients and toss until well incorporated

3. Serve it up - enjoy as a side dish or as a little snack

4. Enjoy!